| Regimental number | 18877 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Tooramunah, via Gilgandra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Son, J Howe, c/o Mrs Hoare, Rigley Street, Gilgandra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 27 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 January 1919 |
